I'm growing this plant in zone 9 (sometimes zone 8) in my greenhouse. It's been prolific so far, as stated in the seed
catalog (B...Read Moreaker Creek Heirloom Seeds), it's been fun to
grow, the fruit are getting huge. I'm learning how to eat
this unusual cuke. The one in the picture was harvested
young. The older cukes have larger seeds, but the "rind"
is huge and will make fabulous soup or/and pickles.
I'd recommend giving it a go one season.
Peace-
Jean
Yellow-orange cucumber from mainland China, the young fruit is green. 10" fruit are as crisp as an apple. Very mild and delicious, great ...Read Morefor slicing or for pickles.Just a few plants produced hundreds of cucumbers. A very rare Chinese heirloom.
I'm growing this plant in zone 9 (sometimes zone 8) in my greenhouse. It's been prolific so far, as stated in the seed
catalog (B...Read More
I didn't care for these cucumbers. They didn't get anywhere near 10" before they were too mature to be good.
Yellow-orange cucumber from mainland China, the young fruit is green. 10" fruit are as crisp as an apple. Very mild and delicious, great ...Read More